Symbolism Thesaurus Entry: Transformation & Change

Every day we interact with objects, places and sensations that affect the way we think and feel. This can be used to the writer's advantage by planting symbols in the reader's path to reinforce a specific message, feeling or idea.

Look at the setting and the character's state of mind, and then think about what you want the reader to see. Is there a descriptive symbol or two that works naturally within the scene to help foreshadow an event or theme, or create insight into the character's emotional plight?

These are just a few examples of things one might associate with Transformation & Change. Some are more powerful than others. A Butterfly's cocoon is a strong symbol, and likely will not require reinforcement. However, Crime could stand for a number of different things and may not foreshadow Transformation & Change on its own. Let the story's tone decide if one strong symbol or several smaller ones work the best.

Marvelous! I'm bookmarking this post. The process of deep reflection involved in selecting just the write description can enhance personal insight as well as convey a precise message and evoke the desired reader response.